Course Details

Qualification

Masters Degree

Study Load

Part Time

Study Mode

In Class

Course Location

New South Wales

Macquarie University

Master of Creative Writing

Summary

Creative writing – expressing yourself with flair and accuracy – is a key skill for life and most professions. If you love writing and reading literature and want to challenge yourself to develop your craft and technique, a degree in creative writing is your pathway to mastering effective non-fiction and creative writing.

In the Master of Creative Writing, you’ll undertake intensive practical workshops across a range of genres, including young adult fiction, creative non-fiction, short story, novella, novel and poetry. And you’ll create, workshop and develop your writing with peers and our expert teachers.

Key features

  • Learn from high-calibre teachers

    Be taught by published writers and teachers who are winners of university teaching awards.

  • Apply your skills in a professional context

    Add value to your writing through a suite of editing and publishing units, and undertake professional projects.

  • Take part in weekly creative writing workshops

    Benefit from peer feedback and discussion, and create an e-portfolio of your work.

  • Continue to work full-time while you study

    Study on campus or online – or a combination of both – and effectively manage your studies and work or family commitments.